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A Focused Prayer
Commentators clarify that Jesus's statement, 'I pray not for the world,' refers to the specific focus of this particular prayer. At this moment, He is making a special, priestly intercession for His immediate disciples. This doesn't contradict His love for the world or other instances where He prays for unbelievers (Luke 23:34). It highlights the intimate and focused care He has for those who belong to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 17:9–10
18th Century
Theologian
I pray for them. In view of their dangers and trials, he sought the protection and blessing of God on them. His prayer was always answered…
AT Robertson
On John 17:9
I pray (εγω ερωτω). Request, not question, as in 16:23.
Not for the world (ου περ του κοσμου). Now at this…
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:9
19th Century
Bishop
I pray for them: I pray not for the world.—Better, I am praying for them: I am not praying for the world. Both p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:9
At this point, Jesus’ intercession is confined to the Eleven who are present with him. He reminds the Father that these men are under his special c…
John Calvin
On John 17:9
16th Century
Theologian
I pray for them. Until now, Christ has brought forward what might secure favor for the disciples with the Father. He now forms the prayer …
John Gill
On John 17:9
17th Century
Pastor
I pray for them
This is to be understood of Christ, not as God; for as such he is the object of prayer; nor need he …
Matthew Henry
On John 17:6–10
17th Century
Minister
Christ prays for those who are His. You gave them to Me, as sheep to the shepherd, to be kept; as a patient to the physician, to be cured; as child…